Static Posts for Twitter – Embed x.com Tweets without an iframe
Embed x.com Tweets without an iframe. No more cookies and save 500kb from your page load!
Use with caution
Static Posts for Twitter works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Static Posts for Twitter stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| embed | #91 |
| social | >100 |
| tweet | #8 |
| #39 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Static Posts for Twitter
From the official readme · v1.0.6Description
The standard Tweet, or Post (or Xeet?), loads in 500kb of front end JavaScript, tracking cookies, and lots of noise. This plugin avoids all of that by pre-rendering the entire Tweet statically. Say goodbye to bulky Tweets!
https://github.com/KevinBatdorf/wp-xeet
Features
- Embed a Tweet/Post/Xeet without an iframe
- Save 500kb of page load
- No Twitter/X cookies, tracking, JavaScript, etc
- Static – Twitter/X changes won’t affect your site
- Dark/light auto mode
Vercel
The Tweets are parsed on a server hosted on Vercel. Using this service, and thus connecting to their servers, you agree to their privacy policy and terms.
NOTE: Your frontend does not rely on any api calls, and if the Vercel api shuts down tomorrow, your site will not be affected in any way.
Installation
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
Self host the API?
Coming soon, but you will be able to self host the backend API, which requires a basic Node.JS server. Open an issue on GitHub if you are interested in this.
Persist Dark mode?
If you add data-theme="light" (or ‘dark’) anywhere above the block (for example, on the body tag), the block will respect that theme. There is also an override “per block” if needed
Changelog
1.0.6 – 2026-08-17
- Update block to API version 3 for iframed editor compatibility (props @Michael-Z-Freeman)
1.0.5 – 2026-08-15
- Tested up to WordPress 7.1
- Chore: Update GitHub Actions off the deprecated Node 20 runtime
1.0.4 – 2026-06-08
- Fix block crash when tweet has missing entity fields (e.g. no hashtags array)
1.0.2 – 2026-03-27
- Switch to Biome for linting/formatting
- Switch to Playwright + WP Playground for testing
- Update packages
- Fix input clearing on invalid tweet URL/ID
1.0.1 – 2024-02-19
- Updates the block.json file with a better title
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FAQ
Static Posts for Twitter: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is Static Posts for Twitter free?
Yes. Static Posts for Twitter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Static Posts for Twitter safe to use in 2026?
Static Posts for Twitter works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Static Posts for Twitter?
Static Posts for Twitter is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,047 times since it launched in February 2024. It was downloaded 153 times in the last 30 days.
Does Static Posts for Twitter work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Static Posts for Twitter up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.
What PHP version does Static Posts for Twitter need?
Static Posts for Twitter requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Static Posts for Twitter last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.6, was released on August 17, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Static Posts for Twitter?
Static Posts for Twitter is developed and maintained by Kevin Batdorf.
What are the best alternatives to Static Posts for Twitter?
The most popular alternatives to Static Posts for Twitter are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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